Trauma-Informed Clinical Specialist
Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission
Asbury Park · Monmouth County
Position Type: Student Support Services
Date Posted: May 11, 2026
Location: Regional Achievement Academy
Job Details
Job description
- : The Trauma-Informed Clinical Specialist will provide integrated, school-based mental health and behavioral support within the Regional Achievement Academy, an out-of-district program serving students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs
- This role emphasizes in-classroom support, crisis response, and staff capacity-building, while also maintaining a small, targeted caseload for individual and group student support
- The position requires a clinician who can work in dynamic environments, respond to student needs in real time, and support the development of a consistent, trauma-informed program across classrooms
Qualifications
- Master's or higher degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- Active New Jersey clinical licensure required
- Candidates must hold one of the following:a
- Licensed Clinical Social Workerb
- Licensed Professional Counselorc
- Licensed Psychologistd
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Related licensure may also be considered with appropriate supervision, including:a
- Licensed Social Workerb
- Licensed Associate Counselor
- Experience working with trauma-related conditions
- Training and experience in trauma-informed practices and evidence-based modalities such as: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Dialectical Behavior Therapy / Solution-Focused Therapy
- Strong knowledge of complex trauma, developmental trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences and their impact on student behavior and learning
- Experience working with school-aged children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.Background in crisis intervention and de-escalation in school or clinical settings preferred
- Knowledge of special education systems, including IEPs, 504 plans and out of district placements preferred
- Knowledge of NJ Children's System of Care preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including varied cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Meet such alternatives to the above
Qualifications
- as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.REPORTS TO: Principal / Director
- PERFORMANCE
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time behavioral and emotional support to students within classroom settings
- De-escalate crisis situations and support immediate stabilization of students
- Conduct risk assessments related to harm to self or others as needed
- Support the development and implementation of trauma-informed behavior plans aligned with student needs
- Work directly within classrooms to model strategies that support student regulation and engagement
- Provide professional development and ongoing coaching to staff on trauma-informed practices, including the application of Adverse Childhood Experiences-informed approaches
- Maintain targeted caseload of students and provide individual and/or small group sessions focused on skill-building, emotional regulation, and short-term therapeutic support aligned with school-based goals
- Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, case managers and administration
- Participate in IEP-related planning and support alignment of clinical and educational programming
- Maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with program and compliance
Requirements
- Maintain professional boundaries, ensuring appropriate distinction between clinical therapy and school-based support
- Promote a consistent, trauma-informed approach across the program
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including varied cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Apply culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate practices when supporting students and families
- Adapt interventions and strategies to meet the needs of students in a highly structured, behaviorally intensive, and fast-paced educational environment
- TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, 10 months (Monday - Friday: 7:00am-2:00pm)
Salary
- : $68,142 - $85,796
Benefits
- Health, prescription, dental, and vision
- Up to 10 sick days, up to 4 personal days
- Enrollment in pension system
- EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy governing certificated staff
- EOE